United Airlines
Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media)
United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Description
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Job Overview And Responsibilities
The Global Procurement – Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United’s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.”
Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders’ needs are met Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers
Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field 4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills Strong cross functional leadership skills Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management, Ability to work independently Efficient conflict resolution skills Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge Skilled in strategic minded project management Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master's degree MBA CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) 5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement Previous experience with assigned category preferred Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media)
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United Airlines Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media)
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United Airlines Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
Description
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Job Overview And Responsibilities
The Global Procurement – Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United’s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.”
Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders’ needs are met Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers
Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field 4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills Strong cross functional leadership skills Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management, Ability to work independently Efficient conflict resolution skills Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge Skilled in strategic minded project management Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master's degree MBA CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) 5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement Previous experience with assigned category preferred Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain IndustriesAirlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at United Airlines by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing” roles.Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Professional Services) Chicago, IL $99,750.00-$129,924.00 2 weeks ago Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing (Hybrid) Evanston, IL $123,500.00-$160,000.00 52 minutes ago Chicago, IL $124,735.00-$169,950.00 1 week ago Senior Consultant, Sourcing Category Manager - Software Chicago, IL $83,100.00-$141,300.00 2 weeks ago Lisle, IL $130,000.00-$160,000.00 2 days ago Sr. Solutions Product Marketing Manager - ProcurementAssociate Specialist, Enterprise Market Data, Strategic Sourcing Manager Chicago, IL $114,500.00-$194,700.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $94,000.00-$156,200.00 1 month ago Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area $140,000.00-$155,000.00 5 days ago Global Procurement Senior Manager - Resins and Sterilization Chicago, IL $127,300.00-$254,700.00 2 weeks ago Wheeling, IL $97,400.00-$146,000.00 3 days ago Senior Procurement Category Manager - Software Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Performance Improvement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Consultant Manager Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, Software/SaaS We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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